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- ↑ Scott, Harvey W. (1890). "Chapter VI. City Charter, Government, and Mayors". History of Portland, Oregon with illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent citizens and pioneers. Syracuse, N.Y.: D. Mason & Co. p. 198.
- ↑ Wilson, Joseph G. (1911). "Roll of Attorneys". Reports of Cases Decided In The Supreme Court of Oregon from 1862 to 1869. Vol. 2. p. 10.
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